saltine
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of saltine
Example Sentences
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A regimented still life, it lines up an open box of saltine crackers, a clear plastic pill case holding a single capsule, a solid but chipped red brick and a decorated ceramic bowl.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023
This year has been a lot, so I think the best thing I could possibly recommend in our last newsletter for 2022 is a really buttery, really easy dessert: saltine toffee cookies.
From Slate • Dec. 17, 2022
A cross between a cookie and candy, classic saltine toffee is made by pouring a quickly made brown sugar caramel over a layer of salty crackers, baking it, then coating the whole thing with chocolate.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2022
The saltine cracker cookies are best a couple of days old.
From Salon • Dec. 10, 2022
“I don’t think we should use all of Mr. Pignati’s food,” Lorraine said, munching on a saltine.
From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel
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